Excel DECIMAL Function

Summary
The Excel DECIMAL function converts an alpha-numeric number into its decimal equivalent.
Purpose
Converts an alpha-numeric number to decimal
Return value
Decimal number
Syntax
=DECIMAL (number, radix)
Arguments
- number - A string of alpha-numeric characters.
- radix - A number within the range [2, 36] that represents the base of the number to be converted.
Version
Usage notes
The input string must only contain valid alpha-numeric characters corresponding with the provided base (radix).
Base | Alpha-Numeric Characters |
---|---|
binary | 0 - 1 |
octal | 0 - 7 |
decimal | 0 - 9 |
hexidecimal | 0 - 9 and A - F |
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